Yan is a 73-year-old rice farmer who is married and has three daughters and three grandchildren. Yan is now retired, and he and his wife live with and are supported by their youngest daughter, who is a garment worker. At home, he enjoys listening to the monks pray on the radio.
Three years ago, Yan developed a cataract in his right eye, causing him sensitivity to light, blurry vision, and tearing. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so he is not able to go places on his own.
When Yan learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for three and a half hours seeking treatment. On June 2nd, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in his right eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $253 procedure.
Yan shared, "I hope after surgery I can see better. I want to go outside by myself, see the people I know, and visit the ceremonies in my village pagoda."